Help with wiring for Triple-Beam headlights

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07-05-20 | 12:34 PM

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thomi

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I think you still have to wire according to DeneAlex. From Afs to 23&24.

okay what about having any type of resistor so I don’t blow out the LEDs inside the headlights??

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07-05-20 | 03:42 PM

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Can I just go to the dealership and order from them? Is it even possible?

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okay after putting all the wires together, would I need some type of resistor for the led of any sort so the led lights won’t be blown from too much power?? And I won’t be running the arduino and can shield, so I won’t plug in wires 23&24

I am interested in the triple beam from a cosmetic view not sure how it will actually affect night time visibility.

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07-05-20 | 04:54 PM

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I am interested in the triple beam from a cosmetic view not sure how it will actually affect night time visibility.

I have had both lights and the led has better light output, not to mention better visibility around corners because the lights turn.

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07-05-20 | 10:11 PM

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if you don’t plug 23&24, your lights will not work properly-they need CAN to be operated, not direct current input as in the old headlights. see my previous posts. Headlight ECM is controlling all LEDs voltage.

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07-06-20 | 07:00 AM

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I have had both lights and the led has better light output, not to mention better visibility around corners because the lights turn.

That's weird. The OEM triple beam lights on my GS never turned side to side. They had the auto leveling stuff, and that was it.

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07-06-20 | 07:55 AM

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That's weird. The OEM triple beam lights on my GS never turned side to side. They had the auto leveling stuff, and that was it.

My new 16+ triple beams do not turn sides as well. Andrew (Russian guy) says, that new triple beams have corner lighting but not mechanical (like 13-15 LEDs): it does it with additional LEDs trip lighting. However, again, I did not notice that.
Triplebeams with AHS have corner lighting, for sure (you can see this on Andrew's video here https://www.drive2.ru/l/534654297632145901/
Maybe, that's the regional specs? Does anyone have proofs that European triple beams without AHS have corner lighting?
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07-07-20 | 02:47 PM

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Wow that dash picture gave me heart palps LOL

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08-06-20 | 06:34 PM

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what size gauge wires should I use for this DIY?

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08-07-20 | 02:54 AM

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That's weird. The OEM triple beam lights on my GS never turned side to side. They had the auto leveling stuff, and that was it.

I have the 2013-2015 Led headlights from the 450h installed on my car, for me it was plug and play.

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08-07-20 | 09:36 AM

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I have the 2013-2015 Led headlights from the 450h installed on my car, for me it was plug and play.

GS450h and Lux GSs have additional wiring from AFS ECU to side swivel motors in the headlights. Other GSs lack it.

It seems to me that in my case my triple beams that are without AHS have no side swivel motors, or that is headlight ECU lack of functionality..

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08-07-20 | 09:37 AM

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what size gauge wires should I use for this DIY?

I would suggest 18 gauge for power wires and 22+ for the rest of wiring

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09-03-20 | 09:50 AM

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Triple Beam

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hey I need some help, just bought some GSF triple beam headlights for my 2013 GS350 luxury pkg and wondering if it’s plug and play or do I need some type of modifications. If you can add me on IG to message easier there, @nguyenthomi

can I purchase the lights from the dealership?

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09-03-20 | 03:51 PM

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can I purchase the lights from the dealership?

Yes you can if you order them. You'd better have deep pockets and be prepared for the price.

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09-03-20 | 07:17 PM

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Yes you can if you order them. You'd better have deep pockets and be prepared for the price.

Just for ****s and giggles I went to my local Lexus dealership and I was quoted $3,452 for each triple beam assembly light. That price didn't even include all the other components like washers, mounts, screws, fender parts, etc.. No thanks.